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About the "catch phrases":
There are problems when using a phrase that is not correct for all cases. It takes years to learn all the cases. Generally: When a new official begins to study, he knows and understands very little. Catch phrases can be use so that they know and understand a lot more. At this point they are not a complete official. If they stop learning here , they are wrong. I have more concern about officials that continue to work games but stop trying to improve in all aspects of their officiating career.
In another thread, a new official wanted advice for his first varsity game. It was to be in his 3rd week as an official!! If you are trying to get people onto the field, even for youth league games, you must give them as much information as fast as you can. Part of the training process includes using statements that are not absolute truths.
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